Precast Solutions - Winter 2009 - (Page 7) Transporting the panels without damage was another hurdle. Paul Pecoraro, Wilbert Precast’s production manager, came up with the idea to truck the panels with large sections of Styrofoam layered between the panels. Most precast facilities use Styrofoam for blockouts, so it was an inexpensive solution that allowed the panels to withstand the jostling motion from road conditions during the circuitous trip (about two hours travel time one-way). All of the dock panels have a simple radius edge with a broom finish on the surface. During production, Wilbert Precast used the same broom and edger on all the panels to ensure consistency. As a marine contractor with considerable experience, Dana Martin knows that the most critical and challenging aspect to any retaining wall project is to ensure proper soil drainage and an absolutely level installation of the base course. Adequate drainage of upland soils behind the retaining wall is critical to the function of the entire system. More than 4 million pounds of precast block were delivered to the site. About 90 truckloads of precast retaining wall blocks were shipped from Spokane to the construction site near Hope. Satisfied owner defines project goals “We were looking for an elegant residential look for the new marina,” said project developer Rick Auletta. “Our plans for the Beyond Hope Marina were very different from those at our busy service marina located a short distance away.” At a service marina, facilities tend to have a more functional appearance, where boaters can pump gas and obtain motor repair services. “What we wanted to accomplish at Beyond Hope was to create a less commercial appearance than that of a typical service marina,” Auletta added. “As we plan to develop the site for townhouses and single-family homes in the future, it was important that the new marina have an upscale restaurant and an appropriate aesthetic that would appeal to a discerning residential market.” The round corner docks were a big hit with marina developers, according to Auletta. “The rounded corners on the precast docks really help to soften the functional look typical of most marinas, and the design also facilitates docking maneuvers. www.precastsolutions.org Winter 2009 | Precast Solutions http://www.precastsolutions.org
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